Conkle, Wesley Doyle "Wes"
Dec 12, 2006
Mr. Wesley Doyle "Wes" Conkle, age 22, died suddenly Tuesday, December 12, 2006. He was born March 21, 1984 in Fremont, MI to Donald and Brenda (Fout) Conkle and lived in the area all of his life. He was employed in construction work for the past 5 years. Wes was an avid basketball player and a fan of Muskegon-area...
Postmus, Merle W. "Mert"
Dec 12, 2006
Mr. Merle Wayne "Mert" Postmus, age 72, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2006 after a long illness with his wife Linda at his side. Merle was a life-long Muskegon businessman and former owner of Merle's Office Supplies and Merle's Office Furniture. He eventually sold his store to West Michigan Office Interiors where he was employed until his retirement in...
Carrier, Shirley
Dec 11, 2006
Shirley Joyce Carrier passed away on December 11, 2006, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her two daughters Dawn Marie and Mary Ann, and a sister Elner Johnson. Shirley was born in Jackson, Michigan on March 10, 1935 and moved to Muskegon shortly thereafter. She was born to Elmer 'Red' McGeehan and Clara Toman...
Bentley, Donald W.
Dec 11, 2006
Mr. Donald W. Bentley, age 78, died Monday, December 11, 2006. He was born in Muskegon, MI on October 29, 1928 to Wilbur F. & Mary (Hawkson) Bentley and married Beverly Holcomb on August 14, 1953. She preceded him in death May 9, 2006. Mr. Bentley was a U.S. Army veteran, the retired owner of Bentley Heating & Cooling,...
Maddocks, Maxine E.
Dec 10, 2006
Maxine E. Maddocks, age 87, died peacefully Sunday, December 10, 2006 at home. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on August 13, 1919 into a loving family, Ole & Emma Hage. She graduated from Muskegon High School and was a life long member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Muskegon. She was the cafe' manager of Hardy Herpolsheimers and...
Roy, Harriette O.
Dec 10, 2006
Mrs. Harriette O. Roy died December 10, 2006. She was born on a farm near Scottville, Michigan on June 20, 1917 to Frederick and Leona (Gebot) Sorenson, and married Paul E. Roy, Sr. on February 17, 1941. She graduated from Hackley Hospital School of Nursing in 1940, and until her retirement worked in that profession. Mr. & Mrs. Roy...
Way, Max G. Sr.
Dec 10, 2006
Mr. Max G. Way, Sr., age 75, died Sunday, December 10, 2006. He was born April 28, 1931 in Muskegon to Homer G. and Bessie M. (Lake) Way and had been a life resident. Mr. Way was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. He worked as a cabinet maker for E.H. Sheldon from 1953-1976 and as a...
Panozzo, Ronald F.
Dec 10, 2006
Ronald Francis Panozzo, age 57, of Muskegon, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, December 10, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Margaret Panozzo; brothers, Jack, Jr. and Anthony; and sister, Diane. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Krista; his sons, Ron Jr. (Christi) and CPT William R....
Marilyn D. Benton
Dec 9, 2006
BENTON, MRS. MARILYN DOROTHY Muskegon Mrs. Marilyn D. Benton, age 77, died Saturday, December 9, 2006. She was born in Muskegon on October 7, 1929 to LaVern & Elizabeth (Stemley) Edick and married Richard Benton on September 1, 1948. Mrs. Benton had been employed as a Clerk at Mona Shores Public Schools for 25 years. She was a member...
Francis E. Marquard
Dec 9, 2006
Francis "Rube" E. Marquard was determined and independent, an entrepreneur who used his resourcefulness to serve his family and community. His loyalty and wit won him many friends and earned the respect of those who knew him. John and Mary Cynthia ( Kiel ) Marquard of North Muskegon, Michigan, welcomed a sixth child to their bustling household when little...
Joe Wadsworth
Dec 9, 2006
The most brilliant, talented people often face so many more challenges than the rest of us, more hurdles to overcome before they can find their way. Joe Wadsworth was one of those special people, so talented, yet so troubled. There is so much about this world we don't understand, nor are we meant to. Joe was taken too soon,...
Bryan David Mcpherson
Dec 9, 2006
Bryan McPherson was an outgoing, fun-loving man, who worked hard and played even harder. He was a beloved brother, a twin, yet so inseparable from everyone he loved. Bryan was a loyal son, loving brother, and a friend to so many. He died doing what he loved, snowmobiling, yet his life, and his memory, lives on in all who...
Schilleman, Bryce E.
Dec 8, 2006
Mr. Schilleman, age 74, died December 8, 2006. Born December 31, 1931, in Holland, to Gale and Marie (Westrate) Schilleman, he had lived in the White Lake area most of his life. On May 12, 1956, in Whitehall, he married the former Loretta "Letty" Westbrook. He taught math and industrial casting for 24 years at Muskegon High School. He...
Alice C. Chittenden
Dec 8, 2006
Alice Chittenden was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her life was not marked by glitz and glamour, but instead a stable and fulfilled commitment to the true bounties in life. Her family was the center of her world, and she would have devoted every moment to her grandchildren, if time allowed. In the year 1915, life...
Allen, Lieselotte "Lilo"
Dec 7, 2006
Mrs. Lieselotte "Lilo" Allen, age 79, died Thursday evening, December 7, 2006. She was born April 2, 1927 in Nova Ruda, Poland to Felix and Anna (Gabrish) Jablonski and moved to the Muskegon area in 1948. Mrs. Allen also lived for 2 years in Chicago before moving back to the Muskegon area where she has resided for most of...
Charles H. Rockey
Dec 7, 2006
We are only given so many years on this earth and no matter how many possessions or how much money we leave behind, our legacy is determined by our character and the way we lived. The legacy of Charles H. Rockey is founded firmly in faith, compassion, and proactive love. Guided by his kindness and generosity, everyday he sought...
Schmiedeknecht, Mildred M.
Dec 7, 2006
Mrs. Schmiedeknecht, age 85, died December 7, 2006. Born October 9, 1921, in Montpelier, IN to Lee and Margurite (Bush) Campbell, she has lived in the White Lake area the past 60 years. On May 29, 1947, she married John Schmiedeknecht and had worked as a secretery at Montague High School. She was preceded in death by a daughter,...
Bridgeford, James
Dec 6, 2006
James Bridgeford, was born on January 8, 1922, in Mississippi, to the late Richard and Bertha Bridgeford. He was born into a family of three brothers and a sister. He moved to Muskegon in 1946. He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II. He was employed at Lakeys Foundry and also at the...
Vittone, Mark D.
Dec 6, 2006
Mr. Mark David Vittone, age 45, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2006. Mark was born August 25, 1961 to Ronald D. and Dolores (Behrendt) Vittone in Wakefield, MI. He was employed as an engineer at KL Industries for 13 years and most recently at Bentler Corporation. He was a member St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and also the...
Velasquez, Ruth
Dec 6, 2006
Mrs. Ruth I. (Yarbrough-Ward) Velasquez, age 72, passed away Wednesday morning, December 6, 2006 in Muskegon. She was born July 31, 1934 to Albert and Frances (Maxim) Yarbrough in Morrison, IL, and lived in the Muskegon area for most of her life. Ruth worked as a Certified Nurse Assistant for private home care in Muskegon. On March 23, 1994...
